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East Hills

New York · 6,955 residents · 2.279 sq mi
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East Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $201,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $947,400. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 263% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,955
+2%since 2000
from 6,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,052 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+6%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024East Hills
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$201,974
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,726 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,827
+50%since 2000
from $59,297 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
85.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$947,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $586,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+20%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(6,288)
Black0.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(101)
Asian4.8%(330)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(1,156)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(6,140)
Black0.9%(66)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(156)
Asian7.4%(513)
Other0.7%(52)
Diversity Score26%(1,809)
Diversity Score
26
+54%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
48.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hills, New York?

East Hills, New York has about 6,955 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Hills, New York?

The typical household in East Hills, New York earns about $201,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Hills, New York expensive?

In East Hills, New York, the median home is worth about $947,400.

How educated are people in East Hills, New York?

About 82.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Hills, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Hills, New York?

About 1.6% of people in East Hills, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Hills, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Hills, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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